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Warmup Drill: Pepper (Baseball & Softball)
Classic bat control game with one batter and 2-4 fielders. Hit controlled ground balls, rotate on misses or fly balls. Great for hand-eye coordination.
How to Run This Drill
- One player bats while 2-4 players stand in a line about 15-20 feet in front.
- Fielders toss the ball underhand to the batter, who hits controlled ground balls back to the fielders.
- Fielders catch the ball and quickly toss it back to the batter. Keep the pace quick.
- If the batter swings and misses, hits a line drive, or hits a fly ball, they rotate to the end of the fielding line.
- The rightmost fielder becomes the new batter.
- Great warmup game that develops bat control, quick hands, and soft fielding skills.
Coaching Points
- Hit controlled ground balls - not hard shots
- Quick pace keeps everyone engaged
- Rotate on misses or fly balls
- Builds bat control and hand-eye coordination
- Classic pre-game warmup activity
- 15-20 feet is ideal distance
At a Glance
Categories
WarmupHittingFun Games
Focus Areas
Glove Work
Age Groups
9-1011-1213-1415-1617-18
Players
3-5 players
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment Needed
- bat
- baseballs or softballs
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